tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634652906646148311.post5537767580430495871..comments2023-03-30T05:11:46.891-05:00Comments on Through the Eyes of a Sorcerer: KingsIsle, KingsIsle, KingsIsle...Tsk TskJohn Lifeglenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00524319131869927720noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634652906646148311.post-82387566259345248632011-02-06T15:04:51.161-06:002011-02-06T15:04:51.161-06:00I haven't worked out all of the kinks yet, but...I haven't worked out all of the kinks yet, but a better solution could be that if the account is set to resubscribe at the end of 30 days, then they keep the perks throughout the gift card time. If a parent is enforcing punishment, then they merely need to cancel the subscription before applying the gift card. <br /><br />Yes, it's a little complicated but in the long run it would prevent alienation for gift card users who receive them as gifts. The current "fix" basically forces players to use a gift card for crowns when that might not be what they actually desire. Also, players that use a gift card after not being subscribed should have the option to resubscribe after redeeming the card, if they opt in then they get their perks throughout the gift card subscription. If they decide they only want to play for a month (or 2), then perks aren't necessary.John Lifeglenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524319131869927720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634652906646148311.post-69181897384428591332011-02-06T14:29:16.169-06:002011-02-06T14:29:16.169-06:00One reason is how a parent may want to reinforce a...One reason is how a parent may want to reinforce a personal punishment by ending credit card payments to KI, whether permanently or temporarily. The player does not have their parents' approval to the benefits of the CC-sub for whatever reason the parents cancelled payment for. True, this system is painstaking and unfair for those who aren't children and are making their own decisions to use a gift card before returning to a full-time sub, but the family-friendly niche is where the admin of KI want to stay in and appeal to. <br /><br />How would you do it differently, keeping in mind that there are hundreds of thousands of accounts to account for?<br /><br />As for what happens to the perks, I believe players will be allowed to keep their 20 extra friends until they are removed (it'll be treated like the backpack overfill). After the payment plan changes, no additional friends may be added until 21 are removed from the expanded list, is my guess.Kevin BattleBloodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804109661996325733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634652906646148311.post-13879215077664333262011-02-05T17:28:39.972-06:002011-02-05T17:28:39.972-06:00I realize that KI is not at fault, nor am I trying...I realize that KI is not at fault, nor am I trying to spin this as such. I was merely giving a hypothetical situation to consider. The majority of my post was merely statement of fact, and if you believe I have missed something then by all means feel free to add here in the comments section. Can you refute my logic from the end of paragraph 4? I'd really enjoy seeing another viewpoint on why a gift card in the middle of a recurring sub should constitute privilage removal.John Lifeglenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524319131869927720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634652906646148311.post-10174321261109964692011-02-05T17:20:48.906-06:002011-02-05T17:20:48.906-06:00It comes down to personal responsibility. If Play...It comes down to personal responsibility. If Player B was not anticipating reality and decides to expend $80 right away, considering it disposable at the time, then their scenario is a result of their decision and action. KingsIsle states that Crowns players are to play at their own pace, on their own time, to benefit the most out of their plan. I don't believe two months of areas require $80 up front. If Player B reaches that point so quickly, they should have considered the subscription. KingsIsle is not at fault.Kevin BattleBloodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804109661996325733noreply@blogger.com